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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.38, 504.45 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.38, 504.45 and 162.92 is: 244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.38 : 504.45 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.38/504.45 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.38x = 504.45 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.38x = 82,182.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,182.47/336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.32

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